Just when I think I can relax because my shop is well-stocked with dolls I get another order! Today I was only had two dolls in the shop so I have now added Helene (Sorry, she already off to her new home) and Tone:
I have other goodies to show you today because I received the loveliest gifts in the mail!
Thank you Puk for the beautifully wrapped gifts from the Netherlands! I love this handmade lace!
Puk is handy with both knitting needles and crochet hooks. You can see more of the beautiful things she makes in her shop.
This luscious hand dyed and hand spun yarn reminds me of my mother's beautiful hand spun. Puk, your yarn is gorgeous beyond belief!
Puk explained her thoughtfulness in the sweet handmade card: "Just because I love to read your blog and see the stuff you make." Before I started blogging I never would have believed it, that people could be so nice. But I find myself wanting to give things to other crafters and artists whom I admire - I learn so much from other bloggers. I guess that is also why I enjoy doing give aways, it is a means to give something back to all the wonderful people who take the time to leave words of encouragement!
So I have made commenting easier. I really hated the code thing and my husband has helped me by removing it!
I think that Puk also figured out how much I adore fabric. She sent me two pieces of such pretty fabrics. This one is my favorite. I can't tell you how much I enjoy getting such nice surprises in the mail.
Emily, that's because your such a warm person. One can tell that from reading your blogg. That was sweet of Puk to send that to you... I love the green yarn... so fresh and Springish? Very pretty.
Guess it's back to work for you!
Take care... surprises are always fun... you never know when your going to get one... from where ever!
Posted by: Jean | March 26, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Thanks! You wrote very kind words and took GREAT pictures!
I'm curious what your hands will make with the stuff!
Posted by: knittingajour | March 26, 2008 at 07:04 PM
*Sigh* they are SO cute your Babuskas!!!!
Posted by: Tina Poulsen | March 26, 2008 at 08:41 PM
What lovely goodies from Puk! :D And your new dolls are a delight, too. Torill's now in my blog header, with her wee new friend. :D
Posted by: Barbara | March 26, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Oh blast! I just checked and it's cropped off before Torill ... must fix that, but it'll have to wait till tomorrow. I'm too tired tonight! lol
Posted by: Barbara | March 26, 2008 at 09:47 PM
What lovely gifts.
Posted by: Alison | March 27, 2008 at 12:34 AM
What lovely gifts, hope all the family are feeling better now xx
Posted by: Jannelle | March 27, 2008 at 08:16 AM
lovely gifts! your new babushka's look awesome.
Posted by: erna | March 27, 2008 at 09:04 AM
What thoughtful gifts. And it's really no wonder you can't find time to relax, lol... I'm not at all surprised your dolls go so fast. They are simply wonderful! Will you be making anymore of the sweet red and white ones?
Alisa
Posted by: Alisa N. | March 27, 2008 at 03:17 PM
how nice to have friends!!!! very delightful gifts. i know you will make something beautiful with this gorgeous fabric!
Posted by: nathalie | March 27, 2008 at 07:55 PM
What nice gifts you received! I can see why Puk felt so compelled to send them to you, you are always such a bright ray of sunshine!
Posted by: Penny | March 27, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Oh, your dollies are so sweet!
Posted by: Bettsi | March 28, 2008 at 12:04 AM
The gifts are wonderful and so are your new dolls. You give them such lovely faces.
Posted by: Margy | March 28, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Isn't it great to get mail like that? It always seems to come at the perfect tiem (for me anyway). The dolls are adorable! Nice work!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 28, 2008 at 06:32 PM
I know what you mean--blogging was so scary to start, but turns out to be such a blessing in the end! Smiles, Karen
Posted by: Mrs. Kwitty | March 30, 2008 at 06:37 PM